The article discusses a significant cyber attack on the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) that resulted in the unauthorized access and downloading of personal data from applicants, dating back to 2010. The Ministry of Justice revealed that the breach occurred in April but the extent of the data compromised was not fully understood until recently. The MoJ mentioned that vulnerabilities have persisted due to past mismanagement. The stolen information could include sensitive details such as contact information, criminal records, and financial data.
The significant amount of personal data accessed in the cyber attack on the Legal Aid Agency has raised concerns about data security and the handling of sensitive information.
The government acknowledged a cyber attack on the Legal Aid Agency, impacting potentially millions, but clarified that the claimed number of data pieces accessed hasn't been verified.
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